Vivitar Vivicam 3715 User Manual

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Mode dial
  Mode Description
1.   Record ModeUse this mode to capture still images.
2.   Playback mode
Use this mode to view images / video clips, delete
images / video clips, view a slide show, or view
thumbnail displays.
3.   Movie modeUse this mode to record video (movie) clips.
4.   Setup modeUse this mode to adjust camera settings.
LED indicators
Indicator StatusDescription/ActivitySound
LED Indicator Solid redThe camera is powering up.No
LED Indicator Blinking redCamera system errorYes *(3)...

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LCD monitor information
  1. Record mode
  2. Battery level
     
 Full battery power
      Medium battery power
     
 Virtually no battery power
3. 
Slow shutter speed warning
4. Flash mode
      Auto flash
     
  Red-eye reduction
        Fill flash (on)
      Flash off
5. Macro mode
6. Self-timer mode
7. White balance
   (no indication for auto
white balance)
     
 Daylight
     
 Cloudy
      Sunset
     
 Tungsten
     
 Fluorescent8. EV compensation
9. Possible number of shots
     (at the...

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These indicators are displayed when recording video clips:
1. Movie mode
2. Battery level
     
 Full battery power
      Medium battery power
     
 Virtually no battery power
3. Recordable movie time
4. Card indicator
5. Time (24-hour-format)
6. Date (year-month-day)
These indicators are displayed when playing images back:
1. Battery level
     
 Full battery power
      Medium battery power
     
 Virtually no battery power
2. Protect indicator
3. Folder number and image number
4. Card indicator...

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GETTING STARTED
You can use either 2 AA size batteries (Alkaline, Ni-MH) or an AC power adapter
(optional accessory) to power
 the camera. Battery power is convenient for recording
images or video clips while AC adapter power is recommended for transferring
images to your computer.
Installing the batteries
1. Make sure the camera is off.
2. Slide the battery/SD card cover in the direc-
tion of the OPEN arrow.
3. Insert the batteries according to the correct
polarity marks (+ or -).
4. Close the...

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Loading an SD memory card
(optional accessory)
The camera comes with 8MB of internal
memory, allowing you to store images and video
clips in the camera. However, you can expand
the memory capacity by using an optional SD
memory card so that you can store additional
images and video clips.
1. Make sure the camera is off.
2. Slide the battery/SD card cover in the direction of the OPEN arrow.
3. Insert the SD memory card.
 The front side of the memory card (printed arrow) should face towards the...

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Choosing the language
When you first turn the camera on, the language
setting screen appears, prompting you to
choose a language for displayed information on
the LCD monitor. Follow the steps below to set
the OSD (On-Screen Display) language.
1. Select a language that you prefer by using
the 
/  button.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
• The language setting will be retained even if the camera is turned off.
• The provided languages are [English], [Français], [Deutsch], [Español], [Portugués],...

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Setting the image resolution and quality
Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file
size, and compression ratio for your image. These settings affect the number of
images that can be stored in internal memory, or on an SD memory card.
Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best photographic results
but take up more memory space. High resolution/quality settings are recommended
for printed output and situations requiring the finest detail. Lower...

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Taking pictures
RECORD MODE
Your camera is equipped with both an optical viewfinder and a 1.5 LCD monitor to
compose images. Taking images using the optical viewfinder will conserve bat-
tery power. If your batteries are low, it is recommended that you only compose
images by using the viewfinder. The LCD monitor can help you accurately com-
pose pictures and examine all details, but using it also consumes more battery
power. However, always use the LCD monitor for macro shots to avoid parallax...

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 Using the LCD monitor
1. Open the lens cover.
2. Turn the mode dial to  mode.
3. Turn the camera on by pressing the 
 button.
4. Turn the LCD monitor on by pressing the 
button.
5. Compose the picture.
6. Press the shutter button.
 The LED indicator blinks red while the cam-
era is processing a captured image.
• By pressing the  button repeatedly in  mode when quick view is ON, the LCD status will
change cyclically.
   LCD on  and OSD  ➔  LCD on  ➔  LCD off
• The image on the LCD monitor darkens...

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Using the landscape mode
The landscape mode, suitable for scenery shooting, is used when the distance to
the subject is between 1.9m and infinity.
1. Open the lens cover, then the mode dial to
 mode, and power on the camera.
2. Move the focus switch located on the front
side of the camera to the 
 position.
3. Compose the picture.
4. Press the shutter button.
• You can only set the digital zoom at the resolution of 2048x1536 pixels; digital zoom is not
available at the resolution of 1024x768 pixels...